A bill quietly made its way through the Texas Legislature this year that protects Texas doctors and pharmacists from civil liability under the state’s abortion ban for treating women with one of two kinds of pregnancy complications. Gov. Greg Abbott signed it into law Wednesday.

In a state where abortion continues to be illegal under most circumstances, supporters said it will provide much-needed clarity to medical practitioners who fear legal repercussions for treating some unviable pregnancies. Consequently, the law will also protect women facing those dangers, supporters said.

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